Mike Trout, on the injured list after sustaining a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee, said Friday that he's "feeling a lot better" and is hopeful of returning to the Angels' lineup as soon as eligible.

Trout says he is confident that this injury won’t be as severe as previous injuries because he’s already feeling better and there’s no structural damage in his knee.

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is headed to the injured list again, but there appears to be some optimism he won't miss an extended stretch. Angels manager Ron Washington told reporters after Thursday's loss to the Detroit Tigers that the 33-year-old will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee.